Tomato Clown. Bloated/constipated/prolapse?

[nden]

A friend noticed her tomato clown not acting normal on Thursday, May 23. Friday, he wouldn't come out from his normal hiding spots, even to eat. Saturday, he would barely come out. Today, I went over and was able to catch him and place into an observation box. He seems to be really bloated/constipated and has a prolapsed rectum. He's breathing hard, barely swimming, and lying on his side. Also tried handfeeding and wouldn't take anything.

Is there anything you suggest for this? Attached are pictures.

Thank you

 

[Big G]

Rectal Prolapse

Identified by a protruding anus, a rectal prolapse can be caused by constipation, straining or even unknown parasitic infection. These things will usually correct themselves and adding vitamins to the food and dosing kanaplex can help with keep it from getting infected while it’s out. Premium water quality should be a priority during and after this time as well. On larger fish who don’t appear to be getting better, it’s possible to correct the issue yourself and use a purse-string suture to keep the anus inside the body until it’s healed.

 

[nden]

So is it just playing the waiting game? Should we be worried about the fish not showing interest in food/eating?

 

[Kris Swank]

Any update? My clown has the same appearance & symptoms.